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by SHoTTa35
Sat May 24, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: BIOS with whitelist disabled?
Replies: 7
Views: 26491

Re: BIOS with whitelist disabled?

What about just buying the Lenovo Intel card on eBay? I bought those for all my older Thinkpads no issues. Just make sure it is for Lenovo and not the generic one such as this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-AC-7260-7260HMW-Wifi-Bluetooth-4-0-Mini-PCI-E-Card-for-Intel-Lenovo-/351021919254?pt=U...
by SHoTTa35
Fri May 23, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T440s First Impressions
Replies: 84
Views: 51567

Re: T440s First Impressions

Thanks for the impressions. I'm hoping to get one soon too (to finally upgrade my T410s). :banana:
by SHoTTa35
Fri May 23, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: X1 Carbon 2014 vs T440s
Replies: 3
Views: 3351

Re: X1 Carbon 2014 vs T440s

You might be interested in knowing that neither of those two laptops will be any faster than your T410s by nature of their ULV processors. Their maximum turbo boost is comparable to your old processor using no boost- Haswell isn't distinguishable from Arrandale/Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge apart from po...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: 410 vs 410S etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 6412

Re: 410 vs 410S etc.

As you'll see from my signature, I had a ...,T400, T410 and now a T410s. This is all within the space of a few months also and i'll tell you why. I had a really nice T400, more than powerful enough (P8600) and thin and light (for a 14" machine). Ended up getting the T410 (Core i5, WXGA) because of t...
by SHoTTa35
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Intel 5100AGN vs 5300AGN
Replies: 7
Views: 4258

Re: Intel 5100AGN vs 5300AGN

All you can do is just buy the 3rd antenna and then put it underneath the keyboard but you wont get much benefit of it either.
by SHoTTa35
Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T400 or T410 -- Which is better for price?
Replies: 10
Views: 4498

Re: T400 or T410 -- Which is better for price?

Well for the price difference then definitely get the T400. If the money is not a issue then might as well get the T410 (if the screen resolution wasn't bothering you). I for one try to avoid that resolution like the plague. I had a T410 and sold it partly for that reason. To upgrade it to the WXGA+...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T40/T41/T42/T43 Series
Topic: On a T41 What are the hinges for? I
Replies: 3
Views: 2297

Re: On a T41 What are the hinges for? I

Hehe, he's simply asking if the monitor can be disconnected to rotate it (think Tablet screen) and the answer is no. The hinges are big and strong to not wear out over time (like some other companies where the screen gets wobbly after 6 months!)
by SHoTTa35
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Sold Out.
Replies: 15
Views: 5816

Re: FS: Samsung 256GB & 128GB 1.8" Thin uSATA MLC SSD $300/$150

Oh sweet, i'm in Fairfield area, the 128GB should be calling my name!
by SHoTTa35
Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: battery discharge order changed by now?
Replies: 5
Views: 3526

Re: battery discharge order changed by now?

You can always hibernate and/or shutdown to replace batteries. The UltraBay battery could fix that problem by still powering the system even after the main battery has been pulled out to swap. This is good in cases where you are downloading something or doing some running work and you just can't shu...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: 1.8" SATA HDD (non-SSD)
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: WTB: 1.8" SATA HDD (non-SSD)

Hmm these are the same drives in the T410s right? If anything I might be up to selling mine as i want to buy a OCZ Vertex 2 60GB but in the 1.8" size they are $200+ vs the cheaper 2.5" drives. My drive is the Toshiba 250GB 5400RPM drive: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=...
by SHoTTa35
Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: Thinkpad X60/X61 Series incl. Tablets
Topic: Drilling holes on bottom of case to improve cooling?
Replies: 11
Views: 8717

Re: Drilling holes on bottom of case to improve cooling?

Definitely something wrong with that system when it's idling at 79C!!! I don't have an X60 but I can't imagine that as "normal!" The Core CPU in my T series idles at say 31-36C for comparison while just typing on this page. I don't game on here but even under my more taxing apps it never goes that h...
by SHoTTa35
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61 - windows 7 - batteri life
Replies: 15
Views: 4870

Re: T61 - windows 7 - batteri life

Power Manager can only read what the battery tells it. If the battery says 37wHrs but only has 9wHrs then Power Manager will show you 37. After 2yrs (now 3 i guess since the first post was from January! :D - i think i had a T61 then also) then you can say you've gotten good usage out of that battery...
by SHoTTa35
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Buying used Thinkpad t400 for $425. Good Deal?
Replies: 5
Views: 2181

Re: Buying used Thinkpad t400 for $425. Good Deal?

Hell yeah, the T400 i had was similar but less features and i paid $500 for that in June and I thought that was a smoking deal. I ended up selling it and buying a T410 however but sold it for the same $500 and the new owner still loves it like crazy!
by SHoTTa35
Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Buying a T410s - which options for maximum performance?
Replies: 7
Views: 3480

Re: Buying a T410s - which options for maximum performance?

Here's a comparison of a few RAM alternatives on Newegg: http://bit.ly/diEPTQ . It's interesting to see such a big price difference, is that at hint at quality? Tor. Some of the RAM there have higher latency. I checked my system (T410si) and it came with 2GB but the RAM included was Timing 7-7-7-20...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: How did you fell in love with Thinkpads ?
Replies: 25
Views: 6076

Re: How did you fell in love with Thinkpads ?

I really fell in love with Thinkpads when I got to use a T40. I had and used Thinkpads before (T20-23) but i swapped it for a Dell Latitude C610 that i really loved. I think at the time i was just younger and couldn't afford the Thinkpad but the latitudes were cheap(er). I went to a temporary data e...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410s switchable graphics - how to switch, is it Optimus ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Re: T410s switchable graphics - how to switch, is it Optimus ?

With Optimus models it controlled automatically by the system. There should be a setting to do it though.
by SHoTTa35
Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Poor audio from Series 3 Advanced Mini Dock Plus
Replies: 35
Views: 14578

Re: Poor audio from Series 3 Advanced Mini Dock Plus

Interesting, i tried doing it on my system (Thinkpad T410si with Advanced Dock Series 3) and maybe cuz i have one of those 3 section headphones (audio with microphone) it doesn't work at all. It kills the audio from the laptops speakers but no audio comes from the headphones. If i plug them out it w...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Gobi 2000 question about switching carriers - any insight?
Replies: 3
Views: 2795

Re: Gobi 2000 question about switching carriers - any insight?

I was wondering too. My T410s came with the card and has the Verizon sticker on the palmrest (removing that soon!!) In Access connections however i saw options to Switch to AT&T (it even gave me the error, "NO SIM Card") and Sprint (as well as Verizon). So it seems they are all the same. I'll be sti...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: Docking station or port replicator for T410si
Replies: 1
Views: 794

Re: WTB: Docking station or port replicator for T410si

It's the new Mini Dock Series 3 ones. I bought one when i had my T410: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150491881941 He had like 10 of them so ask him or look around for another sweet deal like that. I took a chance somewhat but i got keys and everythings works as far as i could te...
by SHoTTa35
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:07 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA
Replies: 6
Views: 3311

Re: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA

The galaxy S devices support HSUPA: HSDPA:HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s .HSUPA:HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s As you can see, it should get better results than the Gobi2000. AT&T is upgraded to the faster HSUPA but as with any wireless tech, you wont see 2Mbps on the Gobi, you definitely wont see 5.7 on the iPhone 4 or Capit...
by SHoTTa35
Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA
Replies: 6
Views: 3311

Re: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA

Weird, anything over 300 should be HSUPA since UMTS is 384/384. HSDPA only changes the download speed so if you are getting 600 then you are going close to the 2.0Mbps max of the card anyways.

Which phone do you have? Maybe your phone has a faster HSUPA speed than the card.
by SHoTTa35
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: How to check T410 information?
Replies: 3
Views: 1826

Re: How to check T410 information?

Thanks you very much! I have a way to find it. I visit this page and search: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-74566#APPLYCOUNTRY But i don't find to camera's part. They never put the camera in there. I don't have it listed on my parts look up eith...
by SHoTTa35
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410 Intel HD GFx - Colors dull after movie (on battery)
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

Re: T410 Intel HD GFx - Colors dull after movie (on battery)

Oops, sorry :oops: I searced but i guess i was a retard that day. :mrgreen: It will not happen again, SIR!
by SHoTTa35
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA
Replies: 6
Views: 3311

Re: Gobi 2000, AT&T, and HSUPA

•Peak power consumption •Supported Voltage Range 3.0V - 3.6V (3.3V +/- 9%) •Nominal Operating Voltage 3.3V •Average Standby Current / Power (Radio off) <30mW •Average Idle Current / Power (Attached to network) <30mW •Data Transfer Peak Current / Peak Power <2.8W •UMTS: 384 kbps (Packet-Switched)/64...
by SHoTTa35
Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Thinkpad T410 - WXGA+, 320GB HDD,4GB RAM, 3yr [PICS]
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Re: Thinkpad T410 - WXGA+, 320GB HDD,4GB RAM, 3yr [PICS]

Sold to a lucky local buyer.

(Next time Toine :) )
by SHoTTa35
Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410 Harware Virtualzation
Replies: 5
Views: 2687

Re: T410 Harware Virtualzation

probably should be enabled before installing the VM stuff.
by SHoTTa35
Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410 Intel HD GFx - Colors dull after movie (on battery)
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

T410 Intel HD GFx - Colors dull after movie (on battery)

Ok I've noticed this a few times and i'm wondering what's going on here. I've formatted and installed Windows 7 few times (different video drivers too) but sometimes after watching some full screen video in Windows Media i come back to the desktop and notice all the colors are super dull. They brigh...
by SHoTTa35
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: Thinkpad T410 - WXGA+, 320GB HDD,4GB RAM, 3yr [PICS]
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Thinkpad T410 - WXGA+, 320GB HDD,4GB RAM, 3yr [PICS]

Up for sale is a Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad T410. The machine is almost brand new and comes with the remainder of the ONSITE (cost $299 extra!) warranty (06/2013!!) It's in excellent condition and has no major scratches or scuffs anywhere. Battery is in excellent condition and should hold a 4-5hr charge. O...
by SHoTTa35
Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Hitachi Announces New 750GB Notebook Hard Drives
Replies: 2
Views: 1561

Hitachi Announces New 750GB Notebook Hard Drives

Hitachi Announces New 750GB Notebook Hard Drives Hitachi has introduced two new lines of notebook hard drives: the 7200RPM 7K750 and 5400RPM 5K750 series. The drives will be available in 500GB/640GB/750GB capacities with up to 375GB per platter. The drives feature a SATA 3.0Gbps interface and use t...
by SHoTTa35
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T410 with NVIDIA Optimus coming!?!
Replies: 29
Views: 10607

Re: T410 with NVIDIA Optimus coming!?!

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